If working for an organization that supports the land and people of Israel excites you, then join us and you needn't wait another minute to change the world!
Position overview:
Jewish National Fund-USA seeks a Business Manager who will oversee business matters and administrative projects and tasks to advance their regional Fundraising Team. As both a leader and an integral part of the core team, they make sure everything is fulfilled and executed as necessary. The ideal candidate for this role must think strategically and creatively, be well organized with acute attention to detail, able to juggle many projects at once, anticipate needs and recommend solutions, and great working with people.
This position will report to the National Campaign Director of the region and work closely with other members of the CoE team, fundraisers, administrative assistants and event professionals across the country. This position will be based in our Reseda, CA office.
Job Responsibilities:
- Act as right-hand person to National Campaign Director and oversee business and operational matters including budget, cost savings and departmental fiscal responsibility required for the efficient operation and management of the region.
- Be solution driven using data and Salesforce to enhance these solutions. Analyze data to identify donor trends.
- Lead and advance projects and initiatives as assigned, working closely with the National Campaign Director, fundraisers, and other staff to successfully manage projects from conception to realization.
- Develop and advance efficient administrative systems and processes within JNF-USA.
- Work closely with support staff on administrative tasks and responsibilities as assigned to support the office.
- Provide operation reports as required by deadlines. Supervise regional Operations Directors, coordinate regional team meetings and attend as appropriate.
- Oversight of regional event calendar to ensure operational success that fits into the West Coast and Mountain States' strategic objectives.
- Attend regional events as necessary.
- Proactively anticipate needs and provide recommendations for process improvements, tracking workflows, diagnosing issues, and identifying solutions.
- Coordinate to ensure alignment with the JNF-USA's mission, vision, core values, and objectives.
- Track team performance and ensure quality of work.
- Work closely with the Chief Business Officer to absorb latest processes, knowledge share with other regions, data, reporting and business updates to then train your region. Meet monthly with Business Managers team,
- Administrative tasks including preparing presentations, taking minutes for meetings and other tasks as requested.
- Interact with volunteer leaders and donors with poise and professionalism.
- Understand and adhere to the confidentiality of data and assignments.
- Any further duties assigned by your supervisor, which may not be listed above.
Qualifications:
- Strong technical skills including Salesforce or other database.
- Strategic, out-of-the-box thinking a must
- Be extremely detail oriented and able to multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Pro-active and energetic; ability to work on own with minimal daily supervision.
- Strong leadership and team management skills
- Be a team player with a "customer service" mentality and ability to work with many people
- A "no job is too small" attitude and willingness to roll up your sleeves to get the job done.
- 10+ years Business experience
- Bachelor's degree preferred
Perks:
- Days off for all work-prohibitive Jewish holidays, in addition to the secular US holidays
- 3pm close-of-business on Fridays
- Top-notch healthcare (including dental and vision)
- Parental Leave policy
- Employer-paid life insurance
- Employer-paid short and long-term disability
- 403(b) with generous 10.5% employer contribution
- Opportunities to travel to Israel
Compensation:
$75,000-90,000
Pay Type:
Salaried
Salaries will vary based on factors such as location, skills, experience, education, and qualifications for the role.
WHAT WE DO
At Jewish National Fund-USA, we turn vision and dreams into reality. For almost 125 years, we have built the land of Israel for its people. As one of the most trusted names in philanthropy, our mission is to attract 800,000 new residents to Israel's underpopulated North and South and to be the leading organization for Zionist engagement. We build schools, medical centers, culinary institutes, resilience facilities, emergency response centers, water reservoirs, parks, and playgrounds while creating employment and community service initiatives, along with youth development programs for thousands of young Israelis. We also support Israelis with disabilities, bring hundreds of college faculty members and student leaders beyond the Jewish community to Israel, invest in agricultural R&D, and host the largest gathering of Zionists in the U.S. annually at our Global Conference for Israel. All of this is accomplished as we embark on the largest philanthropic capital project in Israel's history—the $350 million, 16-acre World Zionist Village in the city of Be'er Sheva.
And yes, we also support tree planting. Since 1901, we have helped plant over 260 million trees in Israel, which enabled the country to be one of the few to enter the 21st century with a net gain in trees.
No project, program, or initiative stands alone. Through our circles of impact, everything we do contributes to job creation, economic growth, higher living standards, and more—helping us realize our goal of attracting new residents to Israel's North and South.
OUR CREDENTIALS & PARTNERSHIPS
A registered 501(c)(3) organization, Jewish National Fund is recognized as a 4-star organization by Charity Navigator, America's leading independent charity evaluator, for its sound fiscal management, accountability, and transparency. JNF has also been rated a top charity by the American Institute of Philanthropy and meets the 20 rigorous standards of the Better Business Bureau (BBB) Wise Giving Alliance, and the transparency standards of Tzedakah, Inc. No other Jewish organization meets all these standards.
OUR CULTURE
We are ViZion-driven relationship-based, fast-paced, and Positively Israel!
OUR CORE VALUES
Be Bold: Beyond. We are proud and passionate, vocal, and visionary about Israel and Zionism. We pride ourselves on our out-of-the-box thinking and the great things it accomplishes for the land and with the people of Israel.
Belong: Stay long. We are an inclusive and diverse workplace welcoming and respecting all cultures, ages, religions, ethnicities, genders, orientations, and physical abilities. Understanding that a work-life balance is crucial to the success of our organization, we are empathetic, understanding, caring, appreciative, and respectful of one another as we strive to develop and retain our professionals and donors for the long-run.
Be Inscribed: Be the Impact. To walk in the land of Israel and see the impact of our work instills the greatest sense of fulfillment. We strive for each employee to make their mark, leave their footprint, be heard, and feel relevant as together we help ensure the vibrancy of Israel for the next 100 years. We plant the future, not just trees.
Be Kind: Act with Chesed. At JNF-USA we do not underestimate the power of kindness. We use recognition and praise to motivate teams, individuals, donors, and stakeholders. We are proud of our please and thank you's. We listen and lend a helping hand when a co-worker is challenged. Whether random or deliberate acts, kindness is a key ingredient to our positive workplace and mindset.
B'Yachad: Together. Great collaboration between our employees, donors and affiliates in Israel is a priority: everyone matters no matter their role. We recognize that open and inspirational communication, teamwork, and collegiality is a force multiplier in reaching our goals, mission, and vision. Jewish National Fund-USA exemplifies the power of unity.